EYFS Teaching Assistant
Furzeham Primary School, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 8BL13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
24 February 2025
Closing date
9 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: 31.25 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 31.08.25
Actual salary
- £19,397 - £22,511 for hours and weeks stated
What skills and experience we're looking for
Furzeham Primary & Nursery School is looking to appoint a EYFS Teaching Assistant to support the learning and progress of our pupils within our Nursery. You will be part of a strong team of dedicated professionals working together to provide outstanding and creative learning for our children. We offer excellent professional development and exciting research opportunities.
You will be enthusiastic, empathetic, patient and approachable, with a genuine commitment to supporting children’s learning. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about transforming the lives of our students to join with us and support in the learning.
What you will need to succeed:
- Hold a Level 3 NVQ in Childcare and experience in working in a nursery
- Have a solid knowledge of the EYFS
- Be flexible with start and finishing times
- Have impeccable interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively to colleagues of all levels of seniority
We would love to hear from anyone who has the skills and enthusiasm to take on this role.
This is fixed term contract until 31/08/2025, part time role working 31.25 hours per week.
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
- Competitive Pay Scales: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
- Performance Related Pay: We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
- Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust.
- Training: Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
- Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing: Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
- Cycle2Work Scheme: Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
- Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- TSTARS Staff Recognition: You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- Fitness and Wellness: Enjoy reduced membership fees for our fully-equipped fitness suite and classes, located at Paignton Academy and Brixham College.
- Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- Convenient Parking: Park for free in our staff car park on-site.
- Blue Light Card: School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across a wide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
- TSAT Benefits Portal: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process please email recruitment@tsatrust.org.uk
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
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About Furzeham Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 250 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Furzeham Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- loflaherty@furzehamprimary.org
At Furzeham Primary and Nursery School we provide an inclusive secure, nurturing, high quality learning environment which inspires our children to develop life- long learning skills and enables them to achieve the best future outcomes. Our expectations are high; offering excellent quality first teaching and an enriched broad curriculum which engages and excites children to drive their own learning with increasing independence. Furzeham Primary is a happy, inclusive and successful school. We have wonderful, caring children, dedicated staff and strong partnerships with our parents and the broader community. We believe in developing pupils with the skills to be great learners through a broad, balanced and creative curriculum.
Arranging a visit to Furzeham Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email loflaherty@furzehamprimary.org.
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